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THE RUMOUR MILL including a new midfielder heading to white hart lane<\/p>\n

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Moussa Sissoko, Newcastle to Tottenham
\nLikelihood: 3\/5
\nAs a Spurs fan<\/a>, I want this deal to happen. Sissoko isn\u2019t quite in the same league as Yaya Toure<\/a> or Fernandino, but he\u2019s a powerful and imposing midfielder that scares defenders, and that\u2019s something Spurs have been lacking for a while. Newcastle will not allow him to go on the cheap so this transfer would likely cost Tottenham<\/a> around \u00a315m, but he\u2019s definitely worth that sort of money. Newcastle appear to be building a very decent side so I would be surprised if they allowed Sissoko to go, but I\u2019d be very happy for him to end up at White Hart Lane.<\/p>\n

Abou Diaby, free agent to West Brom<\/a>
\nLikelihood: 3\/5
\nInjury-prone Diaby, who was seen by many Arsenal fans as the natural successor to Patrick Vieira, has had a career dominated by long-term niggles interrupted only sporadically by flashes of footballing<\/a> brilliance. Diaby, now 29, was recently released by the Gunners following a nine-year spell in north London, and has been described by Arsene Wenger<\/a> as \u2018the biggest regret of my career\u2019; not because he is regarded as poor signing, but because so much potential has been unfulfilled. West Brom confirmed that they are interested in giving the French international another chance to shine in the Premier League<\/a>, but whether he will be able to stay injury free for long enough to pass a medical is far from certain. When fit Diaby is a special player<\/a>, so I really hope this one happens. If West Brom can get 15 games out of him next season<\/a> then they\u2019ve done well.<\/p>\n

Fabricio Coloccini, Newcastle to Crystal Palace<\/a>
\nLikelihood: 1\/5
\nThis rumour has come out of nowhere, but in many ways it makes sense; Alan Pardew<\/a> clearly earned a lot of respect from the players during his Newcastle reign \u2013 hence the Cabaye deal \u2013 and Palace need bolstering at the back, so where better to obtain those reinforcements than the boss\u2019 former club? Coloccini has frequently come across as unsettled in the North East, but all previous transfer<\/a> rumours have linked him with a return to Argentina rather than a trip to London. I wouldn\u2019t be surprised to see Coloccini leave Newcastle this summer<\/a>, but I doubt it will be for Palace.<\/p>\n

Steven Fletcher, Sunderland to Swansea<\/a>
\nLikelihood: 3\/5
\nSteven Fletcher appears certain to leave the Black Cats this summer<\/a>. The Scottish striker is in the final year of his Sunderland contract and, given that he only scored five times<\/a> last season, is unlikely to be offered a new deal. Sunderland paid around \u00a312m when he joined from Wolves<\/a> in 2012, but it is believed they would be willing to accept offers of around \u00a34m to get him off the wage bill. Fletcher is a natural forward and a real handful for defenders, so if Swansea can bag him for a couple of million then he could very well be a terrific signing. However, his injury issues have been well documented, so the purchase would be a gamble. I expect him to leave the Stadium of Light this summer<\/a>, but remain unsure as to where he is destined to end up.<\/p>\n

Mario Balotelli, Liverpool<\/a> to Lupa Castelli
\nLikelihood: 0\/5
\nOk, so this one isn\u2019t going to happen, but it\u2019s a good indication of how poorly Balotelli has performed thus far in his Liverpool<\/a> career. Lupa Castelli, which has only been a professional side for two years, has made a genuine offer to take Balotelli on loan next season<\/a>. Lupa\u2019s honorary president Marco Amelia, who is a friend of the 24-year-old, confirmed that the offer was legitimate, claiming it would be a \u2018good opportunity\u2019 for Mario to \u2018restart\u2019 his career. It is almost certain that Balotelli will not head to the Italian minnows, but will he still be at Anfield at the start of next season? Time will tell.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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